Mercedes F1 engine controversy explained: The compression ratio loophole

Mercedes AMG has been at the centre of F1's latest controversy surrounding engine compression ratios and a loosely worded loophole.
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How 3D-printed pistons let F1 engines bend the rules on compression

Formula 1 has always been a sport where the rulebook is treated less like a […] ...

FIA faces major dilemma over Mercedes pistons ahead of potential Australian Grand Prix crisis

The FIA is up against a major logistical hurdle ahead of the Australian Grand Prix, with experts suggesting that mandated ...

Mercedes is sandbagging amid F1 engine row, Max Verstappen claims

Verstappen believes Mercedes is holding back a significant amount of pace ahead of the 2026 F1 season. According to him, the compression ratio makes a much bigger difference than Toto Wolff is suggest ...

F1 compression ratio controversy, IndyCar engine deal, Daytona 500 preview | The Racing Report with Rob Peeters

Motorsports journalist Rob Peeters explains the Formula 1 compression ratio controversy, how IndyCar secured its engine contracts and previews the Daytona 500.
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Mercedes will ‘take it on the chin’ if PU rules are changed

Mercedes will “just have to take it on the chin” if the FIA decided to change the power unit regulations relating to compression ratios, according to team principal Toto Wolff.Compression ratios ...

Automotive Balance Shaft Market to Surpass US$ 30.94 Billion by 2035 Driven by Engine Downsizing and Rising Adoption of Three-Cylinder Powertrains | Astute Anal…

The global shift toward fuel-efficient, downsized powertrains secures the long-term profitability of the automotive balance ...
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F1: FIA Will Pursue Solution To End Compression Ratio Controversy

The FIA are looking into at solutions to halt the controversy surrounding compression ratios ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 ...